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    parts of the earth. Poseidon gained control of the sea and reigned over it with triton in hand. He was able to create natural disasters, control the sea, and had the ability to morph into any creature. The Greek God Poseidon was a very intriguing character who had unique characteristics, an important role in Greek mythology, and many different powers. Poseidon had a very important role in the war against the titans and when the war was over he continued to be important. “Poseidon was the Olympian god

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    One day while Poseidon was patrolling the sea, his dolphins came to him filled with excitement. Poseidon followed the dolphins, he could see a dim light in the distance, growing brighter the closer he got to the cave. As his eyes fell upon an orb he realized it was a giant pearl, larger and brighter than any pearl he had ever found. 20 whales were able to pull the giant pearl from its place in the cave and bring it to Poseidon’s castle. Poseidon calls to his brothers Zeus and Hades to brag. Neither

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    Poseidon wants to claim the clouds in the skies to use to create more powerful and violent storms. However, Zeus gets very upset when he finds out that someone one else is using the clouds. Zeus: It is in the sky Poseidon: it makes rain. Zeus: Poseidon, As you cannot see I am the lord of the sky. I should own the clouds because they are in the sky. Poseidon: Well Zeus, clouds rain water, showing that I should own the clouds. Zeus: A fair point, but also I am the god of lightning and clouds can create

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    ill tempered, chariot riding, horse creator, you most likely won't think of the Greek god Poseidon. Poseidon's childhood was far from normal. Once grown, he gained all control of the seas, even created the horse. Even with all that control and creativity, Poseidon couldn't control his temper, he liked getting revenge. Between a rough start, being ruler of the sea, and trying to handle his bad temper, Poseidon must have had his hands full. "One of your children shall betray you" Gaia evidently told

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    Poseidon: Mythical Monarch of the Sea Did you ever wonder what the Greek gods played in Kronos’s stomach? Hydra go seek! What does Poseidon use to freshen his breath? Trident layers! What did Poseidon say to the sea nymph to express his love for her? “I’ll love you whether you are Nereid or Farid.” What does Poseidon use to wash his clothes? Tide! All jokes aside, in the Ancient world, the Greeks invented many outlandish and depraved myths about false gods and goddesses to explain natural

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    captured and cut up into pieces in Tartarus, an argument between Poseidon and Zeus brewed. “Zeus, my brother, we can’t just let humans be like this. Our father Cronos made humans the way they are so they would be easier to capture, and torture! Their four legs make them not be able to walk properly, and two souls per body. Each soul has wishes that are different, and personalities, we can’t let them live this way!” Poseidon pointed out. Zeus remained speechless and thought about it throughout

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    Poseidon, also know as Neptune in Roman mythology, the God of the Sea. Do you know him? If you don’t, here’s a little “guide” all about him, telling you about his family, friends, his worst enemies, his attributes, divine powers, and his connections to the modern world. Are you ready? Poseidon was the son of Cronus, the God of Time and Age, and Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. He was one of six children. He had two brothers, Zeus and Hades, and three sisters, Hestia, Hera, Demeter. When Poseidon was

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    Carine Version 1(Edgar Parin and Ingri Parin D'Aulaire. “Poseidon” Classical and World Mythology. Evanston, Nextext, 2000: 14-15,): Poseidon, or called Neptune by the Romans, was the violent and moody lord of the sea and the brother of Hades and Zeus. He was very strong and was called the Earthshaker because when he struck the ground with his trident, the earth shook and split open and when he struck the sea the waves rose mountain high, the winds howled, wrecked ships and drowned sailors. When Cronos

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    Poseidon was one of the major twelve Olympians in Greek Mythology. The Roman name for Poseidon is Neptune. He rules the ocean and was the god of the sea and protector of all things aquatic. The powers of Poseidon are among the most powerful out of all 12 Olympians, thus letting him be a part of the three most powerful gods on Mount Olympus: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. Some of his symbols include his trident, horses, and seafoam, all for their own different reasons. His trident was his main weapon

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    do that on it’s own, that is Poseidon controlling where the waves go, how fast they move, or how hard they hit the surface. Poseidon is the brother of Zeus and Hades,and child of Titans Cronus and Rhea. God of the sea,and God of horses. Roman name is Neptune.Poseidon should work at the Aquarium because he works well with water and sea animals, and also he will not hurt the animals because he really wants to work with sea creatures. Background on Poseidon. Poseidon would be a great aquarium worker

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